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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 532.74 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 532.74 and 220.22 is: 303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 532.74 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/532.74 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 532.74 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 117,320.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,320.00/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.94

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